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US6409894B1
US6409894B1 US09/556,773 US55677300A US6409894B1 US 6409894 B1 US6409894 B1 US 6409894B1 US 55677300 A US55677300 A US 55677300A US 6409894 B1 US6409894 B1 US 6409894B1
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  • the invention relates to aluminum production plants using the Hall-Héroult electrolysis smelting process. It particularly relates to the lay-out of installations for such plants.
  • Metal aluminum is produced at the industrial level by igneous electrolysis, that is to say by the electrolysis of alumina in solution in a bath of smelted cryolite, called an electrolytic bath, using the well-known Hall-Héroult process.
  • the electrolytic bath is contained in pots comprising a steel shell lined on the inside with refractory and/or insulating material, and a cathode assembly positioned at the bottom of the pot. Anodes in carbon material are partly immersed in the electrolytic bath. Each pot and its anodes form what is often called an electrolytic cell.
  • the electrolysis current which circulates in the electrolytic bath and the liquid aluminum layer via the anodes and cathode parts, conducts alumina reduction reactions and also enables the electrolytic bath to be maintained at a temperature in the region of 950° C. through the Joule effect.
  • electrolysis halls which are electrically connected in series by means of link conductors so as to optimize the use of floor space in plants.
  • the pots are generally arranged so as to form two or more parallel lines which are electrically connected to each other by end conductors.
  • the electrolysis current therefore passes cascade fashion from one cell to the next.
  • the length and mass of the conductors are as small as possible in order to limit investment and operating costs, in particular by reduction of losses through the Joule effect in the conductors.
  • the conductors are also configured such as to reduce or offset, in whole or in part, the effects of magnetic fields produced by the electrolysis current.
  • an electrolysis plant comprises a series of flows, in particular flows of raw materials (alumina, carbon powder, pitch), flows of intermediate products (solidified bath crusts, anode assemblies . . . ), flows of end products (liquid and/or solid aluminum), flows of personnel (persons on foot or drivers of automotive equipment), flows of energy (in particular flows of electric energy), flows of demolition products (in particular from anode baking furnaces), flows of tooling, flows of pot components (such as cathodes or pot shells) and flows of maintenance equipment.
  • Some flows are essentially continuous (such as flows of raw materials), others are semi-continuous (such as flows of liquid aluminum, anode assemblies and solidified bath) and others are essentially discontinuous (such as flows of cathodes or pot shells).
  • the Hall-Héroult process causes consumption of carbon anodes during electrochemical reactions of alumina reduction; this consumption requires the regular supply of new anodes and the replacement of spent anodes from the electrolysis cells, which generate flows of new anode assemblies from the anode production sites towards the electrolysis pots, and flows of spent anode assemblies from the pots towards the reprocessing and recycling sites.
  • the applicant therefore set out to find plant arrangements which take into account these different constraints, which lead to a reduction in investment and maintenance costs, and with which it is possible to increase plant production capacity.
  • the subject of the invention is a layout for an electrolysis plant for the production of aluminum using the Hall-Héroult process, said plant comprising at least one liquid aluminum production zone H, characterized in that it comprises:
  • zone C which groups together the supply and recycling installations for the anode assemblies
  • zone B which groups together the supply and recycling installations for the electrolytic baths
  • zone A grouping together the liquid aluminum processing installations
  • transport means for the conveyance, between said operational zones and according to determined intermediate flows, of said heavy products such as liquid aluminum, anode assemblies and solid electrolytic bath,
  • a reserved transit zone also allows for greater control over operator working conditions and safety, in particular by restricting movements of personnel in this zone. It also provides for greater control over co-ordination of the process, over operational management and over environmental conditions required for certain heavy flows, such as the flow of spent anode assemblies removed from the electrolysis pots, which may require aspiration and effluent treatment means.
  • FIGS. 1, 2 , 3 , 6 a, 7 a, 8 a, 9 a and 10 a relate to the prior art.
  • FIGS. 4, 5 , 6 b, 7 b, 8 b, 9 b and 10 b relate to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an electrolysis plant arrangement of the prior art.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an electrolysis hall in cross section along the plane A—A of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an electrolytic cell in cross section along the plane B—B of FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an electrolysis plant arrangement of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of the reserved transit zones of the invention.
  • FIGS. 6 to 10 illustrate the flows of anode assemblies (FIG. 6 ), of liquid and solid bath (FIG. 7 ), of liquid metal (FIG. 8 ), of raw materials and end products (FIG. 9) and of personnel (FIG. 10) in a plant of the prior art shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 6 a, 7 a, 8 a, 9 a and 10 a and in a plant arrangement according the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 4 and FIGS. 6 b, 7 b, 8 b, 9 b and 10 b.
  • the electrolysis plants of the prior art typically comprise a liquid aluminum production zone H, which comprises electrolysis pots normally arranged in series (not shown), supply and recycling installations for the anode assemblies 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , installations for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 , installations for the processing of liquid aluminum 20 , 21 , 22 and installations intended for the maintenance of production equipment 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 and at least one administrative building 36 .
  • a liquid aluminum production zone H which comprises electrolysis pots normally arranged in series (not shown), supply and recycling installations for the anode assemblies 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , installations for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 , installations for the processing of liquid aluminum 20 , 21 , 22 and installations intended for the maintenance of production equipment 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 and at least one administrative building 36 .
  • the installations for the supply and recycling of anode assemblies the installations for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath and the installations for the processing of liquid aluminum are generally located in isolated zones of the plant; secondly, the installations intended for the maintenance of production equipment and the administrative buildings are distributed over the entire plant.
  • the liquid aluminum production zone H typically comprises an even number of electrolysis halls 1 , generally two or four halls arranged in parallel, electric supply means to the electrolysis pots 2 , alumina supply means 3 , 4 and means 5 to treat the gases emitted by the process, transit routes 6 parallel to the electrolysis halls and access means 7 to the electrolysis halls.
  • the electrolysis halls may comprise one (or more) transfer halls 8 to facilitate the movement of personnel and possibly the transport of certain equipment and tooling.
  • Each electrolysis hall 1 comprises at least one line of electrolysis pots (not shown), the number of pots in one pot-line possibly being more than one hundred.
  • the installations for the supply of anode assemblies most often comprise means for the supply of raw materials 11 , 16 , installations intended for the production of anode blocks, the assembly of anode assemblies and the recycling of spent anodes 12 , 13 and access means 14 .
  • the installations intended for the production of anode blocks 12 particularly comprise forming means for raw anodes and baking means for the latter (typically comprising a ring furnace).
  • the installations for the recycling of the anode assemblies 15 comprise means for separating the anodes from the anode stems, and means for grinding the spent anode blocks for the purpose of their recycling in the production of new anode blocks.
  • the installations for the production of liquid aluminum 20 , 21 , 22 typically comprise a smelting furnace and access means 21 .
  • the installations for the maintenance of production equipment are generally located in separate buildings 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 distributed over the plant site. Transit routes crisscross the entire plant 6 , 61 , 62 , 63 .
  • an electrolysis hall 1 typically comprises roofing 71 , a series of pots 40 , a passageway or aisle 10 alongside the pots and a travelling crane 70 to conduct operations on the pots.
  • a pot 40 typically comprises a metal shell 41 lined on the inside with refractory materials 42 a, 42 b, cathode assemblies in carbon material 43 , anode assemblies 55 , a carrier structure 53 , means 51 for collecting the effluents discharged from the pot in operation and means 50 to supply the pot with alumina and/or AlF 3 .
  • the anode assemblies 55 typically comprise an anode block 47 a, 47 b and a stem 49 a, 49 b. Each stem 49 a, 49 b typically comprises a multipode 48 a, 48 b to fix the anode block 47 a, 47 b.
  • the pot When in operation, the pot comprises a bed of liquid aluminum 44 , a bed of liquid bath 45 and a top cover 46 containing solid bath and alumina.
  • the program for anode assembly changes is generally designed so that each one has a different degree of wear (in FIG. 3, anode block 47 a is less spent than anode block 47 b ).
  • the electrolysis current circulates from the anode blocks towards the cathode parts.
  • the cathode current is collected by conductor bars 52 .
  • FIGS. 6 a, 7 a and 8 a respectively show the flows of anode assemblies FC 1 , FC 2 , of solid bath FB 1 , FB 2 , FB 3 , FB 4 and of liquid aluminum FA 1 , FA 2 in a plant of the prior art.
  • the flows of solid bath comprise two components: flows of so-called “pre-processing” bath FB 1 , FB 2 (in bold lines) which are derived in particular from bath excesses removed from the electrolysis pots, and flows of so-called “crushed” bath FB 3 , FB 4 (in dotted lines) which correspond to re-processed bath.
  • these heavy flows generally travel by routes 6 which are also regularly used by personnel.
  • these flows are complex and comprise mass movements between the inner and outer parts of the electrolysis halls 1 and by-pass routes FC 2 , FB 2 , FB 3 , FA 2 .
  • these flows travel via routes inside 10 and outside 6 the buildings which house the pot-lines, and comprise numerous entry and exit movements via access routes 7 .
  • the arrangement of an electrolysis plant for the production of aluminum using the Hall-Heroult process comprising at least one liquid aluminum production zone H containing electrolysis pots arranged in lines, installations for the supply and recycling of anode assemblies, installations for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath, installations for the processing of liquid aluminum, is characterized in that it comprises:
  • zone C grouping together the installations for the supply and recycling of anode assemblies
  • zone B grouping together the installations for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath
  • zone A grouping together the installations for the processing of liquid aluminum
  • transport means to convey heavy intermediate products between said operational zones according to determined intermediate flows HC 1 -HC 7 , HB 1 -HB 12 , HA 1 -HA 7 , said intermediate products containing in particular liquid aluminum, anode assemblies and solid electrolytic bath,
  • reserved transit zones shall also designate the case when there is only one reserved transit zone.
  • the reference “ 100 ” shall denote in grouped manner the different reserved transit zones 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 , 105 , 106 , 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 .
  • FIGS. 6 b, 7 b and 8 b all or part of the heavy flows transit via the reserved transit zones 100 .
  • the flows of anode assemblies HC 1 , . . . , HC 7 are generally of a bi-directional nature (FIG. 6 b ) in that new and spent anodes may travel on the same route but in opposite direction, whereas the flows of solid bath HB 1 , . . . , HB 12 and liquid metal HA 1 , . . . HA 7 are generally of a unidirectional nature (FIGS. 7 b and 8 b ) in that the solid bath does not return to zone H by the same routes and in that the liquid metal does not generally return to the electrolysis pots.
  • At least one given heavy intermediate product is preferably entirely conveyed in at least one transit zone reserved for it.
  • the main heavy intermediate products namely the liquid aluminum, the anode assemblies and the solid electrolytic bath, are entirely conveyed in at least one reserved transit zone. It is particularly advantageous that at least one reserved transit zone 101 , 102 , 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 should be common to at least two separate heavy intermediate products.
  • the reserved transit zones 100 are preferably specifically equipped for the conveying of said heavy flows.
  • the arrangement of the invention may also comprise access routes 9 (FIG. 4) giving access to different installation parts for their maintenance.
  • At least one so-called “maintenance” operational support zone E may group together all or part of the maintenance and servicing operations, and preferably all such operations.
  • at least one so-called “administration” operational support zone D may group together all or part of administrative operations, and preferably all such operations.
  • the administration zone may comprise installations for flow management and/or quality control of the intermediate products.
  • the arrangement of the invention advantageously comprises at least one maintenance operation zone E and at least one administration operation zone D.
  • the reserved transit zones 100 are preferably located on one same level. For example, they may be located on the level of the side aisles 10 of the electrolysis halls 1 . They may optionally comprise several levels. For example, one part of said zones may be located at the level of the side aisles 10 and another part may be located at ground level 80 outside the electrolysis halls 1 . They may optionally comprise superimposed levels. For example, they may comprise a level on the level of the side aisles 10 and a level 72 located below the latter, each level possibly being used for the transport of different flows.
  • At least one reserved transit zone 101 , 102 , 103 connects at least two said operational zones, preferably at least three operational zones, and possibly all of the latter which will provide for efficient movement of the heavy flows via the reserved routes between said operational zones.
  • At least one so-called “cross” reserved transit zone 101 , 102 is substantially perpendicular to said electrolysis pot-lines, such as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • at least one so-called “main” reserved transit zone 101 , 102 passes substantially through the barycentre of the (or each) liquid aluminum production zone H.
  • the zone for the supply and recycling of anode assemblies C, the zone for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath B, the liquid aluminum processing zone A, and optionally the maintenance zone E are connected to the (or each) liquid aluminum production zone H by at least one cross and/or main reserved transit zone 101 , 102 , 103 .
  • there is only one cross and/or main traffic zone so as to limit investment cost and permits better flow control.
  • At least one so-called “side” reserved transit zone 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 may optionally run alongside electrolysis pot-lines, advantageously inside the electrolysis halls 1 . These side zones may possibly be located at the aisles 10 on other levels 72 .
  • the arrangement of the invention also comprises at least one building with specific roofing 121 , 122 (FIG. 4) to shelter certain reserved transit zones such as certain cross zones 101 , 102 .
  • the buildings with specific roofing allow certain problems to be avoided that are typically related to the formation of black ice, to rain, temperature or humidity.
  • the reserved transit zones 100 may comprise specific transport means dedicated to heavy flows between the operational zones, in particular between the electrolysis halls and the support zones A, B, C, D, E.
  • These means advantageously comprise shuttles for the transport and delivery of specific parts such as:
  • tapping equipment used to tap liquid metal from the electrolysis pots
  • ladles of liquid metal empty or full between the pots and the liquid metal processing zone A or the maintenance zone E;
  • palettes of spent anodes between the pot-lines and zone C (which, in addition to recycling installations for the anode assemblies may also comprise bath recycling installations) or towards maintenance zone E;
  • bath containers (removed excess bath or crust to be recycled) which may be integrated into the palettes of anode assemblies;
  • the transport means may possibly allow a reduction in intermediate storage areas, such as those normally provided for cooling the anodes or for the ladles of liquid metal. They may also allow for just-in-time handling operations especially in the variants of the invention providing for automated operations.
  • the heavy flows of the invention may nonetheless comprise intermediate storage areas.
  • the transport means are advantageously associated with handling means.
  • the transport means may comprise conveyors which have the advantage of being easily automated, or automotive equipment which may possibly be driven by operators.
  • Said transport means of intermediate products according to heavy flows may comprise a rail network.
  • This track may advantageously be located outside the heavy structures of the electrolysis buildings, ensuring the connection between the or each production zone and the other operational zones in the plant.
  • Mobile vehicles may travel on this network optionally in automated manner.
  • automotive vehicles driven by operators may also travel on other specific routes outside the reserved zones 100 in one or more traffic lanes.
  • the electrolysis halls may also comprise additional transport or maintenance means.
  • each hall may comprise maintenance travelling cranes for the handling of pot shells (before and after relining) and/or superstructures, going to or coming from the maintenance workshops.
  • the reserved transit zones 100 may occasionally be used for the transport of heavy equipment such as travelling cranes or pot shells, which are not part of regular heavy flows.
  • the plant of the invention may optionally include servicing machines which travel along the traffic lanes adjoining the structure of the buildings.
  • the flows of anode assemblies may comprise several branches HC 1 to HC 7 . Some branches HC 1 to HC 4 run alongside the electrolysis pots and preferably inside the halls 1 . Common branches HC 5 , HC 6 , HC 7 may collect flows coming from several branches.
  • the flows of anode assemblies comprise one branch HC 7 that is inside the supply and recycling zone for the anode assemblies C.
  • the flows of new anode assemblies towards the electrolysis pots
  • flows of spent anodes (coming from the electrolysis pots) follow paths that are substantially identical (but in opposite direction) except inside zone C.
  • zone C also comprises means for assembling the anode assemblies using baked anode blocks and recycled or new anode stems, and/or means for separating the anode blocks (spent or faulty) from the stems.
  • Zone C may comprise the entire production means for anode blocks, such as a paste workshop, forming means for the crude anode blocks and a ring furnace. This grouping gives a compact lay-out of installations concentrating together those operations which produce carbon dust, and handling and process equipment.
  • zone C may only comprise means such as handling means and anode block storage means.
  • zones C and B are particularly advantageous to group together zones C and B. By so doing it is possible to make more efficient collection of the solidified bath crusts on the spent anode assemblies removed from the electrolysis pots. In addition, with this grouping together it is possible to transport both the spent assemblies and the solid bath crusts removed from the pots.
  • the flows of solid bath may also comprise several branches HB 1 to HB 12 .
  • the flows comprise branches HB 1 to HB 7 for “preprocessing” bath and branches HB 8 to HB 12 for the “crushed” bath, that is to say after processing.
  • Some branches HB 1 to HB 4 run alongside the electrolysis pot lines preferably inside the halls 1 .
  • Common branches HB 5 , HB 6 , HB 7 may collect the flows from several branches.
  • the flows of electrolytic bath comprise a branch HB 7 inside the zone for the supply and recycling of electrolytic bath, which is only shown here in simplified form.
  • the flows of liquid metal may also comprise several branches HA 1 to HA 7 .
  • Some branches HA 1 to HA 4 run alongside the electrolysis pot-lines and preferably inside the halls 1 .
  • Common branches HA 5 , HA 6 , HA 7 may collect the flows from several branches.
  • the flows of liquid metal comprise a branch HA 7 inside the zone for the processing of liquid aluminum, which is only shown here in simplified form.
  • the liquid aluminum processing zone A may comprise smelting means in which the liquid metal may be finished, treated and formed.
  • the processing zone A may only comprise a reduced number of means, such as handling and loading means for the liquid metal and optionally cooling means.
  • the electrolysis plant of the invention also comprises:
  • the flows of personnel do not pass through the reserved transit zones 100 .
  • Personnel may, however, move along routes parallel to these zones and optionally enter into reserved zones for maintenance or repair operations.
  • the shaded sections relate to spaces typically reserved for office use.
  • the plant of the invention preferably comprises routes 6 , 61 , 62 , 63 for movement of personnel which do not cut across reserved zones 100 .
  • Personnel move and work within the electrolysis halls without taking the reserved routes located in the reserved transit zones. Intersection points between reserved zones and routes for personnel may be avoided by passageways located at different levels such as underpasses, bridges, stairs, escalators or lifts.
  • Special transport means may be provided in parallel or superimposed zones, which do not intersect reserved transit zones.
  • transporter bridges may be provided above certain reserved zones in order to transport certain servicing machines or pot shells between the production zones H and the maintenance zone E.
  • the invention also provides for more efficient distribution of transport between operational zones (or sectors). In particular, it brings closer working relations between buildings and the development of synergies between the operational zones. It also avoids the recourse to substantial intermediate stocks of raw materials or processed products. It also reduces the risks of transport-related accidents.
  • the invention also brings a significant reduction in access structures, and related stairways, footbridges, systems and installations, such as lighting systems, fire protection, air conditioning/heating and/or communication systems.

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